2014 Suzuki Splash 1.2L Petrol · WU14 PYA

The 2014 Suzuki Splash presents a mixed maintenance picture that has improved sharply in the most recent cycle, though earlier tests reveal a pattern of deferred mechanical issues. The March 2026 test at 47,601 miles passed cleanly with zero defects, a notable turnaround from the failed inspection just one day prior at 47,598 miles. That failure was serious: the tester flagged an ABS warning lamp, a serious fluid leak from the offside rear shock absorber, a fractured or broken offside front coil spring, and a headlamp aim fault. The fact that all four were rectified within 24 hours suggests a targeted repair effort immediately before retest rather than ongoing, consistent upkeep. The earlier 2025 cycle tells a similar story of neglect followed by remediation, with corrosion, tyre wear, and a parking brake efficiency failure all appearing on the 2025-03-11 failure before a clean pass on 2025-03-12. The annual mileage of roughly 3,967 miles is low for a 12-year-old vehicle, which can indicate extended periods of inactivity rather than gentle use. The record shows a gap of over 18 months between the October 2023 test at 42,360 miles and the March 2025 test at 45,792 miles, covering approximately 3,432 miles in that window. The jump from 45,792 to 47,601 miles in the 15 months since March 2025 represents about 1,809 miles, a further drop in annualised use. Sparse testing intervals and low mileage accumulation raise the question of long-term storage, during which brake components, seals, and tyres can deteriorate from age and standing rather than wear. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and braking system in person. The fractured offside front coil spring and leaking offside rear shock absorber from the March 2026 failure are significant structural components; even though repaired, the condition of the nearside equivalents and the general state of suspension bushes and top mounts warrants a thorough check, particularly given the advisory for a worn offside front shock absorber top mount bush noted in October 2023. Corroded front brake pipes appeared as a recurring defect across three consecutive test cycles from October 2023 through March 2025, indicating a persistent vulnerability in the braking hydraulics that may have been patched rather than fully replaced. Inspect the underside for the age-related surface rust flagged in 2023, paying particular attention to brake lines, subframe mounting points, and sill edges. The repeated offside rear tyre wear to the legal limit across multiple tests suggests possible alignment or suspension geometry issues on that corner that should be verified with a four-wheel alignment check.